Head of Data Science – Fraud Insights

Socure

Lead the Data Science team at Socure to transform a global identity graph into actionable fraud insights. Oversee research, product influence, and external representation in financial crime space.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • California, Florida, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Research Agenda
Turn the Identity Graph Into Intelligence
Bridge the Outside World to Internal Models
Tell Stories That Change Minds
Build & Lead a World-Class Team
Influence Product, Models & Strategy
Represent Socure Externally
Drive Go-to-Market Differentiation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (MS or PhD strongly preferred) in Economics, Statistics, Econometrics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
10+ years of applied experience in data science, fraud analytics, risk research, or quantitative economics, with demonstrable impact at scale
Proven expertise in fraud, identity risk, financial crime, or adjacent domains
Strong command of causal inference, statistical modeling, and modern ML/AI techniques applied to adversarial or risk problems
Track record of external thought leadership — publications, conference presentations, regulatory engagement, or equivalent market-facing credibility
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to author compelling, rigorous, market-facing research
Experience leading and developing high-performing technical teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

data sciencefraud analyticsrisk researchquantitative economicscausal inferencestatistical modelingmachine learningartificial intelligencefinancial crimeapplied mathematics

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershipteam developmentstorytellinginfluencethought leadershipwritten communicationverbal communicationmarket-facing researchrigorous analysis

Certifications

MSPhD